To build an attraction on par with San Francisco's Ferry Market, Catt White and Dale Steele turned to Kickstarter, we reported. The result: Their dream of a full-time gourmet market -- equipped with a farmers market, gallery and event space -- has been supported by 1,379 backers so far! Read about the project, click here. Visit their website at sandiegopublicmarket.com.

The U-T's esteemed restaurant panel, the Superdiners, wade into the salsa of this age-old battle of the _berto's, and share which Mexican fast-food spot reigns supreme, the original Roberto's chain, or the spinoff spots. Click here for that story.

It's not a "best of" list of the county's wineries--there are more than 70. It IS a good introduction to the birthplace of California wines. Hear from local vignerons, find out about tastings at their wineries, click here.

Health philosophies rule at these new additions to our restaurant scene. Dr. Andrew Weil's self-improvement ideals are behind True Food Kitchen in Fashion Valley Mall. And Casa de Luz is a vegan, macrobiotic spot in North Park. So how do they taste? Click here.

Located next to one of the wildest hotel bars in America, we test out the high-end casual restaurant's new chef, Scott Thomas Dolbee, with pretty great results. Click here, find out what to order now in Del Mar.